Spelling: Homework is due Thursday at the beginning of the hour.
Writing: Students have been working on "Most Embarrassing Moment" essays in class the past few days. There is a rubric, and the final draft is due on Thursday.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Students continued to work on their "Literary Terms Glossary". It is due on Friday.
There is no new homework tonight, just the glossary.
Book report is due October 28th.
There is no new homework tonight, just the glossary.
Book report is due October 28th.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Continued work on the "Literary Terms" glossary project. Due Friday.
Spelling- Because of the heavy work load this week, there will be no spelling homework this week.
The end of the marking period is quickly approaching. All missing assignments will earn "0" points at the end of the marking period.
Book report and comprehension worksheet are due this Friday.
Spelling- Because of the heavy work load this week, there will be no spelling homework this week.
The end of the marking period is quickly approaching. All missing assignments will earn "0" points at the end of the marking period.
Book report and comprehension worksheet are due this Friday.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Literary Terms Little Book Rubric
__________Cover [3 points]
· Title: Literary Terms Glossary
· Author & Illustrator: “By: first & last name”
· Illustration: Fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 1 [4 points]
· Define “setting” in your own words.
· Word should be spelled correctly.
· Illustration: Fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 2 [10 points]
· Define “internal conflict” , “external conflict”, and resolution in your own words.
· Words should be spelled accurately under secret flaps
· Illustration: Goes with example; fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 3 [4 points]
· Define “motive” in your own words.
· Word should be spelled correctly.
· Illustration: Goes with example; fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 4 [4 points]
· Define “cause/effect” in your own words.
· Term should be done accurately under a secret flap
· Illustration: Goes with example; fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 5 [8 points]
· “Main characters” and “minor characters” should be defined in your own words.
· Terms should be defined accurately under a secret flap
· Illustration: Goes with example; fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 6 [4 points]
· Define “mood/atmosphere” in your own words.
· Illustration: Goes with the words; fully colored (no plain paper)
__________Page 7 [4 points]
- Define “plot summary” in your own words.
- Illustration: Goes with the words; fully colored (no plain paper
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
MEAP testing is completed. We will start on our regular schedule again tomorrow.
Reading- Students have a comprehension packet due tomorrow.
Spelling- Spelling homework is due tomorrow.
Summer of the Swans
Book report and analysis worksheets due on
October 28th.
The clock is ticking on this assignment!
Reading- Students have a comprehension packet due tomorrow.
Summer of the Swans
Book report and analysis worksheets due on
October 28th.
The clock is ticking on this assignment!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Reading: Students have a comprehension packet for "The Pigman & Me". It is due Thursday.
MEAP testing continues tomorrow. The testing will be complete by lunchtime.
MEAP testing continues tomorrow. The testing will be complete by lunchtime.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Spelling: Homework due Thursday. The words and activities are a continued review of plurals.
Reading: Students read "Names and Nombres" in class. We will be discussing the various internal and external conflicts found in the story during class tomorrow.
English: Continued to review plural and possessive nouns.
BOOK REPORT ON SUMMER OF THE SWANS IS DUE OCTOBER 28TH.
MEAP testing continues tomorrow. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep. Free breakfast is offered in the multi-use room before school.
Reading: Students read "Names and Nombres" in class. We will be discussing the various internal and external conflicts found in the story during class tomorrow.
English: Continued to review plural and possessive nouns.
BOOK REPORT ON SUMMER OF THE SWANS IS DUE OCTOBER 28TH.
MEAP testing continues tomorrow. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep. Free breakfast is offered in the multi-use room before school.
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